Willam Styf (1897–1981)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1981
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- Names in Stone
When was Willam Styf born? 1897.
When did Willam Styf die? 1981.
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Life story
Willam Styf (1897–1981) was born in 1897, and died in 1981, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Willam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willam's life.
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The world Willam lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Willam Styf
When was Willam Styf born?
Willam Styf was born in 1897.
When did Willam Styf die?
Willam Styf died in 1981.
How old was Willam Styf at the time of death?
Willam Styf was about 84 years old.
Where is Willam Styf buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willam Styf was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Willam Styf died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Willam Styf part of?
Born in 1897, Willam Styf was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Willam Styf's lifetime?
During Willam's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 17); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 36); World War II ended (1945, age 48); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 60); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willam Styf?
Federal censuses taken during Willam's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1981
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